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0240 D 010 BH4HC filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 0240 D 010 BH4HC is a HYDAC pressure-line hydraulic filter element, built with bh/hc=betamicron® high collapse media, sized 68.6 × 175.3 mm OD × length (ID 34 mm), rated at 10 µm absolute (ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 68.6 × 175.3 mm
Inside diameter 34 mm
Filtration rating 10 µm abs.
Beta rating ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)
Media BH/HC=Betamicron® High Collapse
Collapse / burst 210 bar
Line type pressure
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.92.

Dimensions, ratings and seal compound are taken directly from the HYDAC electronic catalog (catalog.hydac.com). Outside diameter and length are converted from the inch values printed on the catalog page; verify against the current HYDAC data sheet before ordering.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type pressure line
Media BH/HC=Betamicron® High Collapse
Filtration rating 10 µm
Rating basis absolute
Beta ratio ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000)
Outside diameter OD 68.6 mm
Inside diameter ID 34 mm
Length 175.3 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Flow direction outside-in
Collapse / burst pressure 210 bar
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material Nitrile (Buna-N)
Operating temperature -30 to 100 °C
Source catalog HYDAC Technology Corporation: HYDAC electronic product catalog (catalog.hydac.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: HYDAC Technology Corporation — HYDAC electronic product catalog (catalog.hydac.com) — accessed 2026-09-29.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter68.6 mm (2.701 in)
Inside diameter34 mm (1.339 in)
Overall length175.3 mm (6.902 in)

All 69×175 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ 02.0240 D.10VG.HR.HC.E.PEaton / InternormenpartialEaton's filtration cross-reference lists 0240D010BH4HC (Hydac) as an interchange for 02.0240 D.10VG.HR.HC.E.P. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SBF-0241D-Z10BSchroeder IndustriespartialSchroeder online cross-reference (HYDAC); envelope match — verify grade and seals.

Interchange levels: full catalog-confirmed drop-in · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the 0240 D 010 BH4HC model number is decoded

  • 0240 D 010 BH4HCHYDAC Type D filter element ordering code per the HYDAC electronic catalog (s16).
  • BH/HC=Betamicron® High CollapseFilter media and collapse family as printed in the catalog.
  • 10 µmAbsolute filter rating per the HYDAC catalog.
  • ßx(c) ≥ 1000Beta ratio rating as printed in the catalog.
  • 68.6 mmOutside diameter.
  • 34 mmInner diameter.
  • 175.3 mmElement length.
  • 210 barElement collapse (differential pressure) rating.
  • Nitrile (Buna-N)Seal compound.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Pressure-line filtration for HYDAC DF/DFF and equivalent housings
  • Industrial and mobile hydraulic systems

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • “10 µm nominal” and “12 µm at β1000” can describe the very same media — one is reported at β≥200, the other at β≥1000 per ISO 16889. Compare ratings at the same Beta test point, not just the printed micron number.
  • Nitrile (NBR) seals are standard for mineral hydraulic oil but fail early in some phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature; verify seal compound against the fluid data sheet (fluorocarbon/Viton executions may be required).
  • End-cap geometry and the number/position of O-rings block interchange even when OD and length match — visually compare end caps before fitting, especially with aftermarket cartridges.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the 0240 D 010 BH4HC filter element?
The published envelope is 68.6 mm OD × 175.3 mm length with a 34 mm inside diameter (2.701 × 6.902 in × 1.339 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 0240 D 010 BH4HC use?
This element is rated 10 µm absolute — ßx(c) ≥ 1000 (HYDAC grade convention: β12(c) ≥ 1000). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the 0240 D 010 BH4HC filter element?
2 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 0240 D 010 BH4HC part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 0240D010BH4HC encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
No. Matching OD and length only proves the cartridge fits the bowl. End-cap style, seal compound, micron/Beta rating, collapse pressure and bypass configuration must also match; the table above tags every equivalent as full, partial or verify for exactly this reason.
How often should a hydraulic return-line element be replaced?
Replace at the housing manufacturer’s recommended differential-pressure setting (commonly signalled by a clogging indicator), or on a time-based service interval when no indicator is fitted — never wait for bypass to open continuously, because unfiltered oil then reaches the valves.

Same-envelope elements from other brands

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These 56 catalog element(s) share the 69×175 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against HYDAC Technology Corporation on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.